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Middle Grades General Science 5 to 9

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Test Format and Sample Questions

The Middle Grades General Science 5 to 9 subject area test consists of approximately 80 multiple-choice questions. You will have two and one-half hours to complete the test.

Each question will contain four response options, and you will indicate your answer by selecting A, B, C, or D.

The table below presents types of questions on the exam and directs you to examples of these formats among the sample items that follow.

Table of Question Formats

Type of Question Sample Question
Command
Select the best response option.
Question 10
Graphics
Examine a drawing or a diagram and select the response option that best answers the question.
Question 17
Sentence Completion
Select the response option that best completes the sentence.
Question 18
Direct Question
Choose the response option that best answers the question.
Question 22
Scenario
Examine a situation, problem, or case study. Then answer a question, make a diagnosis, or recommend a course of action by selecting the best response option.
Question 28

Sample Questions

The following questions represent both the form and content of questions on the examination. These questions will acquaint you with the general format of the examination; however, these sample questions do not cover all of the competencies and skills that are tested and will only approximate the degree of examination difficulty.